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Auto Body and Refinishing Technology

If you enjoy a hands-on setting, you’ll enjoy Auto Body and Refinishing Technology program. In this program, students will begin with the construction of today’s vehicles, tools for body repair, and safety. Students will learn how to disassemble vehicles for parts replacement after a collision, refinishing, and restoring to pre-accident condition.

Location

Normandy High School
Credits
  • Junior Year - 3 Credits
  • Senior Year - 3 Credits
Certifications

ICAR Collision Repair
Post-Secondary
  • Some jobs are available out of high school such as paint and body preparation, delivery and in parts departments
  • With continued education, students can be employed as managers, work in customer service, be a shop foreman or work in specialized fields (mechanics, custom glass, upholstering)
College Credit

Available college credit awarded upon meeting articulation requirements
Equipment Used
  • Hand tools (specialized auto body and mechanical)
  • Power tools (grinders, sanders, drills, and cutters)
  • Paint spray equipment 
  • Frame and unibody straightening equipment
  • Welding torches, MIG and plastic;
  •  Automotive lifts and jacks
Skills Learned
  • Use of hand tools and equipment
  • Terminology
  • Steel and plastic repair techniques
  • Gas and MIG
  • Damage repair estimating
  • Painting and refinishing
Student Organization

SkillsUSA
Competitions

SkillsUSA
Teacher Contact Information

Lonnie Higey
higeyl@parmacityschols.org